Скачать или смотреть German Pilots Laughed At The P-38 Lightning, Until The 'Fork Tailed Devil' Ruined Their Skies

Discover the untold story of how the Lockheed P-38 Lightning transformed from a mocked “flying truck” into the most feared Allied fighter over Europe. This in-depth World War II documentary explores the P-38’s early encounters with the Luftwaffe in 1943, when German aces like Egon Mayer and Hans Philipp underestimated its twin-boom design—only to be destroyed by its devastating nose-mounted firepower. Follow the evolution of the “Fork-Tailed Devil” as American pilots mastered its revolutionary tactics, using speed, altitude, and precision gunnery to dominate both the skies of Europe and the Pacific. From Operation Vengeance—the long-range mission that killed Admiral Yamamoto—to the destruction of the Luftwaffe’s elite fighter wings, witness how the P-38 combined unmatched range, firepower, and engineering innovation to redefine modern air combat. Based on verified combat reports, archival footage, and pilot testimonies, this documentary reveals how America’s industrial power and inventive spirit turned a once-ridiculed aircraft into a symbol of unstoppable air superiority.